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A SNOOKER tournament designed to “bridge the generation gap” between young and older residents in Cobham has been organised by the local PC.

The tournament, which is being hosted by Cobham Day Centre in Oakdene Road, has been organised to bring different age groups in the community together and help reduce the fear of crime.

PC Lee Fabry and the Safer Neighbourhood Team want to hear from young and older residents who are interested in taking part in the tournament on March 8 from 11am.

PC Fabry said: “We’ve organised the event to get residents from two age groups in our community together, who may not normally have the chance to speak to each other.

“Because of the differences in ages and the lack of contact between the two generations, people sometimes have perceptions of youths and elderly people that are not necessarily true.

“For example, groups of young people are often intimidating to older people. We hope that by getting them together, it will help bridge the generation gap.

“As a Safer Neighbourhood Team, we want to work with all parts of our community to make people feel safe and getting different groups together in a fun environment where they can talk to each other will hopefully help achieve this.”

Players interested in taking part should contact PC Fabry in advance and they will be teamed with a partner from a different generation for the competition. Medals and trophies will be presented on the day and refreshments provided.